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If you've got a custom exhaust you may have to come up with a custom solution. Have a look at the center stand and go to the hardware/auto store and get a rubber bushing that will keep stuff from banging around. I've used bushings like this on my side stand. You may have to find something a little larger for the center stand.



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The pipes on this bike appear to be JC Whitney replacements. The center stand has no rubber on this bike and it is wearing retty bad on the pipe. A pic of the rubber or a bit more info would be great.

Thanks

There is usually a rubber stop that hits a pad on the pipe. Or maybe your pipe is bent up a bit. I don't remember seeing any grease fittings on the swingarm pivots, so disassembly might be required. I'm not sure about yours but most of the forks that require air don't take too much. 8-10psi? someone will tell me I'm full of crap I'm sure.

Hey guys, my names Jon. I've got an '82 GS850gl in the shop. It's a friends basket case. I have everything together and it's running great now, but I have a few random questions. First, the center stand rests on the left muffler, is this normal or is there a stop missing? Second, is there a way to grease the swingarm without removing it? Finally, what pressure is typically run in the forks?

Thanks